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DG12 HTD

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,078 mi
Last recorded81,078 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated side wall damaged from under inflation (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,877 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 57,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,218 miles

near side wiper blade spliting.

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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DG12 HTD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 HTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 HTD registered?

DG12 HTD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 HTD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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